This just in from Sacramento Insider Scott Lay, publisher of the Nooner:

JUST GETTIN’ WEIRD: BOE candidate Diane Harkeyhas now suedMark Wyland alleging defamation over the lawsuit against her husband that she has now been removed from. Also in that BOE seat, the Register’s Martin Wisckol notes “Termed-out state Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, has also opened a BOE campaign account, but it is unclear whether he plans to run. He did not return a call for comment. Republicans have a 3-point advantage in the district’s voter registration. Termed-out incumbent Michelle Steel is running for Orange County supervisor.”

Scott Lay wrote in today’s Nooner that “In an off-cycle election, the new 34th State Senate District is a tough district for Democrats. However, if Jose Solorio turns in strong fundraising numbers and the GOP doesn’t get behind one candidate, that could be a toss-up.”

Will the GOP line up behind Supervisor Janet Nguyen? And can she rebound after wrecking CalOptima – the O.C. agency that provides healthcare services to the poor, in a reckless power grab? Continue reading→